JENNIFER YI’s PIANO STUDIO 

• Learning to play the piano opens worlds of artistic expression, cultivating self-confidence and personal growth. No one is too young or too old to experience the joy and the excitement of playing the piano.

• Jennifer Piano Studio offers Private Lessons and Group Classes for beginner and advanced students of all ages, with the goal of making the learning of music fun, discovering your musical potential and letting music enrich your life.

• Jennifer Piano Studio uses creative and analytical training to design effective, balanced, individualized programs to help you achieve your musical goals.

• Please refer to the second page for frequently asked questions.

Please call or email for further info.

Tel: 201-855-7988

Email: jenniferpianostudio@gmail.com

Born in China, Ms. Yi started piano at the age of 7 and, at the age of 11, entered Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with top honors and received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. During this time, she was awarded the first prizes by BMG Music Awards and the China National Chengxian Fu Awards. Ms. Yi later earned a Masters of Music Degree in Piano Performance from Texas Christian University. She also earned a Masters of Music Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and an Artist Certificate in Piano Performance from Southern Methodist University where she studied with the world well-known pianist Joaquin Achucarro.

In addition to her scholastic achievements, Ms. Yi has a rich and diversified teaching experience. She started to teach private piano lessons at the age of 13. She taught private lessons to students of all ages from 4 to adults, and all levels from beginners to the advanced. She also taught Group Piano Classes of all levels from beginner to collage level students, as well as musicianship, theory, and performance master class. Many of Ms. Yi’s students performed in various festivals and auditions with good comments from judges and won prizes in contests and competitions.

As a soloist, Ms. Yi has performed extensively not only in the United States, but also in China. She performed the Brahms 1st Piano Concerto with the China National Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra and with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. She also performed solo recitals and chamber recitals in many cities in the U.S and China. Ms. Yi has been the winner of international and national piano competitions, such as the First Prize in the National Piano Concerto Competition and in the Piano Competition of Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China, and the second prize in the WAKI International Piano Competition in Japan, and the sixth prize in the Stravinsky International Piano Competition in the U.S. With such a background, Ms. Yi offers a unique approach to teaching the piano, using both her creative and analytical training to design effective, balanced, individualized programs to help students achieve their musical goals. Ms. Yi is a member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: At what age are kids ready for piano lessons?
Jennifer: Most of my students started at 4 years old and up. A few of them started around the age of 3 and a half. It really depends. The best way to find out is to take a 30-min trial lesson or start with the Group Piano Class.

Question 2: What is the Group Piano Class?

Jennifer: Group piano classes provide an introduction to piano study in an engaging and supportive group setting for young beginners. Various activities are included such as singing, moving, and listening to stimulate Children's natural curiosity about music. Classes will also introduce and focus on finger coordination, proper hand position, basic theory, music reading, and ear training. A minimum of four students of compatible age and ability are needed to form a small ensemble.

Question 3: Do I need to have a piano at home?
Jennifer: Most of my students have piano, electronic piano or keyboard at home. Some students did not have a piano or only had a keyboard when they started but bought one at a later time. Some bought a used piano which is much cheaper.

Question 4: How often and how long do my kids need to practice?
Jennifer: Practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the more progress you make. That said, consistent and regular practice is important. A 15-30 min practice each day is more helpful than a long hour practice in one day and no practice at all for the rest of the week.

Question 5: Where and when do you teach?
Jennifer: My piano studio is located at 1 Shore Lane, Jersey City, NJ. I have students coming for lessons as early as 9:00am in the morning and as late as 8:00pm in the evening.

Question 6: Do you teach adult students?

Jennifer: Yes. Many of my students are adults. You maybe surprised that, when it comes to piano playing, adults generally learn much faster than kids!

Question 7: Do you send students to play in music exams or competitions?
Jennifer: Yes. My students played in various music exams and competitions and received good comments and won prizes! I also have students who got admitted to prestigious music school in the States.

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